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Spring Hill College

Mobile, AL·Private nonprofit·850 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 850 students.

59%
Accept
850
Students
$19,514
Net Price
56%
Grad Rate
$51,300
Earnings
10 yr
$21,500
Debt

About This School

Spring Hill College is a private nonprofit institution located in Mobile, Alabama with approximately 850 undergraduate students enrolled. Spring Hill College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,514 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $51,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Spring Hill College is a private Jesuit college in Mobile, Alabama. It was founded in 1830 by Bishop Michael Portier of Mobile. Along with being the oldest private college or university in the state of Alabama, it was the first Catholic college in the South, is the fifth-oldest Catholic college in the United States, and is the third-oldest member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 56% graduation rate and 66% freshman retention rate suggest a real risk that students won't finish what they start, which is worth taking seriously. On the positive side, average net cost of $19,514/year is reasonable for a private school with genuine historical distinction — the oldest private college in Alabama with deep Jesuit roots — and median debt of $21,500 at graduation is manageable against $51,300 in median earnings a decade out. Worth considering if you're drawn to small-college Catholic or Jesuit education and have a clear plan for staying engaged, but families should ask hard questions about support services and why so many students leave before graduating.

Founded
1830
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing30%
Health Professions13%
Biological Sciences10%
Psychology9%
Social Sciences7%
Communications5%
Education5%
Visual & Performing Arts3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Paul MorphyClifton WilliamsNick BollettieriAlexis HermanJeremiah DentonSamuel D. McEnery

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1090

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite19

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$23,270
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,270
Avg Net Price
$19,514
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$21,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
56%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
66%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$51,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$21,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$34,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$51,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.4x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White57%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (850 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Spring Hill College

4000 Dauphin St

Mobile, AL 36608-1780

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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